The Refined Hippie

Why and How I Became a Holistic Wellness Coach

Ep 44: My path to becoming a holistic lifestyle and wellness coach came about from my own traumatic experience of healing an autoimmune disease. After spending years exploring and learning about nutrition, gut microbiome health, and the mind-body-spirit connection, I finally had success and was healing my body. I decided to take this new knowledge and help others. Today I chat about my story, why I became a health coach, and how I made it all happen! I also chat about the podcast and my approach going forward.

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Finding a Healthy Relationship with Food, Eating Disorders, and Thyroid Health with April Duckworth

Ep 43: On today's episode we chat with one of my closest friends, April Duckworth, about some of her most profound life experiences. April became a vegetarian at an early age, but her relationship with food wasn't in a good place. She struggled with an eating disorder for over a decade and it wasn't until she became a plant-based vegan that her relationship with food totally shifted. However, because of those traumatic years her body still had a lot of healing to do as she dealt with thyroid problems and infertility. But just as she and her husband started looking into adoption a miracle happened, she found out she was pregnant! They now have a beautiful baby boy! She was able to overcome her thyroid issues and conceive naturally with the help of a WFPD. Her story is a perfect example of the power of a plant-based diet, hope, and being true to yourself! 

Finding Compassion for All

I believe for situations to get better they often have to get worse. Messes have to be made and issues have to be addressed for them to ever stand a chance at getting better. Today is a quick little episode reflecting on the current state of affairs and I share my thoughts about the riots, racism, anti-racism, BLM, veganism, and finding compassion for ALL beings on this planet. I also chat about where we’ve decided to move and why! 

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Thriving on Plants for Diabetes and Hormone Issues with Charlotte Faith

Chances are when someone brings up the word diabetes you can name a loved one effected by this life altering disease. That’s because we have an epidemic on our hands in America. Over 30 million people have diabetes, with 1 in 4 not even knowing they have it all! 1/3 of all adults in US have prediabetes and in just 20 short years the number of adults diagnosed has doubled. But there are different types of diabetes. Those stats are for type 2 diabetes, the lifestyle related issue. What about the other form, type 1?  Those numbers are also rising with a 3.4% increase in cases each year. The current medical paradigm is that carbs are bad for diabetes and should be avoided. But what if that thought process is wrong?! 

 

Charlotte Faith has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was 14 years old. She followed the current medical protocol for years, low-carb and high-fat diet. However, after discovering a video created by the team of Mastering Diabetes her thought process shifted. She couldn’t believe what she saw, experts advocating the complete opposite of what she’d be told her whole life! She decided to give a try, why not!? Within just a few short weeks, her insulin dependency lessened and her blood sugar became more stable. Within in a couple of months the hormone problems she’d been experiencing also got better. 

 

We chat about her story, when she learned she had diabetes, different things she tried, and her experience going whole food plant-based to improve her type 1 diabetes. We also discuss her hormonal issues that caused her hair to fall out, weight fluctuation, and loss of her period for 7 years. We get into the power of nutrition and the ability we all have to be truly healthy and happy! 

 

Charlotte’s IG: @iamcharlottefaith

 

Charlotte’s website: www.fashionfaithfood.com

 

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Navigating Motherhood, Baby Food and Formula with Maggie Griner

Ep 40: Maggie Griner, my first every guest on this podcast, returns for another chat and a lot has changed! She is now a new mom! Maggie and I chat all about her experience navigating motherhood, natural birth, expectations, and what she's learned. We also get into the challenges she faced within the first year, breastfeeding, and trying to find a healthy nutritious plant-based baby formula. We cover baby food, arsenic in rice, and much more! 

Maggie's IG: @kindkitchn

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Healing on a Raw Plant-based Diet with Sarah Megrue

Ep 39: Today’s guest, Sarah Megrue, has had quite the health journey. After slowly becoming ill in her late twenties, experiencing a whole host of symptoms including hair loss, anemia, and digestive distress, doctors didn’t have an answer for her. She bounced from different doctors and even tried the Mayo Clinic, but got little to no relief or direction. Eventually she found a functional doctor who suggested a raw plant-based diet. It was no time before she began feeling better! Her new lifestyle even helped her anxiety and panic attacks that she’d been dealing with. We chat about story, including the identity crisis, shame, and emotional aspect that went along with this life changing experience. We touch some on my own story (Rebecca Hinson), how I became plant-based, FMT’s, shifting beliefs, and more! 

Sarah Megrue IG: @thehealingboho

Rebecca Hinson IG: @therefinedhippie

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Liz Wood on Fitness, Breast Implants, and Shifting Her Family to a Plant-based Diet

Ep 38: Going plant-based can be daunting at first. It can prove to be even more of a  challenge when trying to get ones whole family on board. For Liz Wood, the shift came slowly. However, the decision became imperative when her daughter started experiencing major digestive issues. After doing her own research as well as getting help from a nutritionist, her daughter's issues were relieved by going plant-based and gluten-free. On this episode of the podcast we talk about her family's experience eating vegan and how it's changed their lives.

Liz, who is a partner and director of the barre program of HYLO Fitness, is also passionate about fitness and has been her whole life, coming from a family of athletes. We talk about her background with different fitness avenues and what resonates with her most today. We also chat about her experience with breast implants, BII (breast implant infection), American culture, Standard American Diet, and gluten. 

Liz Wood IG: @lizwood.fitnessbalanced

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All About Immune Health

Ep 37: When it comes to protecting our bodies from illness the immune system is our first line of defense! It helps distinguish the good from the bad, friend or foe. While there are vital nutrients necessary to its function, there are also things that can cause its depletion. On today's episode we go over the vital nutrients that help our immune system function at its best, where to find them, along with herbs, and lifestyle habits that can help. We also chat about what can deplete our immune system, how to combat stress, and provide the tools and knowledge to feel confident in strengthening our bodies during this crucial time. 

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Managing Stress During these Uncertain Times and Finding the Silver Lining

Ep 36: We sure are living in strange times and emotions seem to be all over the board. Some people are panicking, while others seem calm and collected. Either way the amount of fear, anxiety, and panic surrounding the current state of affairs cannot to overlooked. We’re all being affected by it, not just through the disruption of our daily lives and jobs, but mentally. Trying to manage this stress is of the upmost importance. Stress affects our physical bodies, mental state, and people around us. Today I chat about some ways to manage stress while we're stuck indoors and in these uncertain times. I also discuss some possible silver linings that can come out of this situation, pollution, connecting back to what’s important, wildlife markets, and pangolins. 

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Moving to Cali, Coronavirus, and Wildlife Markets

Ep 35: It's been decided, we're moving to California! My husband and I have been wanting to move away from Charleston for quite some time and we're now finally taking the leap! I answer the how, why, when, and where about this life altering change. I also chat about the coronavirus, how long it's been around, where it came from, the impact it's had on the world and economy, and how wildlife markets play a role!